90-year-old tortoise defies age and becomes a new dad of 3 at Houston Zoo.
A 90-year-old radiated tortoise at the Houston Zoo, Mr. Pickles, has become the father of three hatchlings after a surprise egg-laying. Radiated tortoises, which are native to the southern and southwestern parts of Madagascar, are critically endangered due to over-collection to supply the illegal pet trade. The new additions will be kept out of the public eye in the Reptile & Amphibian House until they are big enough to safely join their parents.